As a matter of fact the Court has ordered that the English vessels captured by the American frigate must leave the port, but there is reason to believe that our Commandant has received other private orders because these prizes; instead of really leaving the roads, have merely changed their berth by placing themselves outside the harbor. Neverthless, in order that everything shall appear to be correct, Captain Weeks, commander of the frigate the Reprisal has obtained clearance papers from the Farmers General; care was taken during the night to change the figure-head and the vessels have been painted. The cod ship and the wine and brandy ship (the Betty) have been sold for about 70,000#, cargo and vessels ² They are now engaged in unloading outside the harbor at Bois du Blanc; the flour and barley ships are being taken to Noirmontier where they are to be sold ³ and the English packet ship is being guarded by the frigate and will make a small privateer.

In Lord Stormont's No 50 Secret